I would counter-propose that if Assad has plans to use chemical weapons against his own people as a last resort...and he fears the wrath of the rest
of the world, should he do so, then planting a false story that they are now under the control of the rebels, should allow him to use them against his
own citizens (as he intends) while framing the rebels for their use.

So the US belly-aches to Assad that he best not use his chemical arsenal and then the terrorist infiltrators just happen to find some 'converted'
missiles thereby presenting the illusion that Assad was planning to use chemical weapons. Couldn't be any more transparent could it?

I think that with the revelation that Iran is (and most likely has been for a while) now in country, we should probably stop thinking in terms of what
Assad wants, would do, or is thinking, because those things are probably all moot at this point.... Syria's agenda is now playing second fiddle to
Iran's...Assad has always been a puppet, the only difference now is that he doesn't have to wait for the phone to ring to get his orders...

Or maybe he's giving the Iranian revolutionary guard their orders......

Originally posted by IAMTAT
I would counter-propose that if Assad has plans to use chemical weapons against his own people as a last resort...and he fears the wrath of the rest
of the world, should he do so, then planting a false story that they are now under the control of the rebels, should allow him to use them against his
own citizens (as he intends) while framing the rebels for their use.

You're right, but only if Assad is actually in charge...if, as i posited in my previous reply, it is Iran, i don't think they would go that
route...they aren't that dumb. I think Iran believes that if they can provoke an attack on themselves by the west, then they will be able to rally
their neighbors to their cause. For that to happen, whether in Iran, or in Syria, they would have to be able to say that any attack was without cause.
This would be especially effective for them if Israel were to initiate any sort of unilateral action against either(which, by the way, is what i think
is most likely...).

Originally posted by Ben81
why would they risk a world war with Russia and China ?

You continually go down this road, invoking China and Russia and war. As has been stated China and Russia are not going to risk their own countries
economic interests by engaging in a war in order to save a dying regime, a regime by the way that is now protected by Iranian forces instead of Syrian
forces.

The Russian leadership has been obsessed with the idea of America and the EU engineering the overthrow of governments that, for whatever reason, they
find unsuitable.
President Vladimir Putin and his team seem to be convinced that something like that could happen to Russia.
The UN, nor any other body or group of countries has the right to decide who should or should not govern a sovereign state,but besides action within
the UN,there's not much Russia will/can do to stop them..

,so was Libya
Now Alfsa-qaeda maniacs may posses chemical weapons/wmd,why this can be viewed as a good thing defies logic..

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Assad has pretty much discredited himself...as a leader, as well as a stabilizing influence in the region. He's murdering his own populace,
destroying his own cities, his government is collapsing, his military is defecting right and left...and the boob can't even keep his own missle bases
secure.

Iran is pulling his strings now...and he just rolls over and lets them. What an awesome and inspiring leader.

Youv'e been drinking the punch if you believe that..
His forces are fighting an invading force..
You call Al-qaeda having WMD a stable scenario for the region lol
imo your posting in the wrong forum www.abovetopsecret.com...

Originally posted by quackers
So the US belly-aches to Assad that he best not use his chemical arsenal and then the terrorist infiltrators just happen to find some 'converted'
missiles thereby presenting the illusion that Assad was planning to use chemical weapons. Couldn't be any more transparent could it?

Assuming this article is true...why are you so surprised that Assad would use chem-weapons to save his a**?
He's already bombed his cities to rubble with Migs, missles and helecopter gunships.

Only one side has mentioned their use, those provoking this fight. Should Assad just stand by and let terrorists assume control? There isnt a single
nation that would stand back and let some band of hoods backed by foreign powers waltz in and take over. And if it is a civil war what business is it
of ours anyway to pick sides? Only those with their own agenda like to stick their noses in the trough with the rest of the pigs.

Just edited to add, we've seen first hand these so called rebels comitting war crimes, yet why no outcry from the peanut gallery about their actions?
No instead its just warmongering reactionists itching for an excuse to stick their noses in that trough.

Only one side has mentioned their use, those provoking this fight. Should Assad just stand by and let terrorists assume control? There isnt a sine
nation that would stand back and let some band of hoods backed by foreign powers waltzz in and take over. And if it is a civil war what business is it
of ours anyway to pick sides? Only those with their own agenda like to stick their noses in the trough with the rest of the pigs.

Iran has most certainly "picked sides"...so has Russia. BOTH now have military forces on Syrian soil.
So far, the U.S. and NATO have kept troops out.
As far as Al Qaeda helping the rebels?...well, the last I heard, U.S. special forces killed their supreme leader...What was that guy's name...Osama
bin Laden? How is THAT the U.S. siding with Al Qaeda terrorists?

The U.S. supports the Syrian people yearning for freedom from Assad's brutal dictatorship...Al Qaeda has infiltrated the Syrian freedom fighters to a
degree (it's what they do)...but if you're looking for "pigs" with an agenda sticking their nose in the trough of opportunity, that is the Syrian
civil war...look no further than Iran!
IRANIAN boots are already on Syrian soil...and IRANIAN soldiers are already actively engaged in killing Syrian civilians.

Because IMATIT is snake,on the flag waving ,warmonger's side ,who wants to see blood flow in Iran while he defends the poor defenseless people of
Syria,while they get caught in the cross-fire,by actions created and supported by HIS government!
All the while knowing quote:"By destroying their military and leadership, occupying them for a brief period of time to install a democratic
government, before withdrawing our forces,...we have seen, time and again, the country fall into the hands of terrorist groups, anarchy, or even more
vile dictators.
In the end, what evolves is a country that is even less stabilized and conducive to world or regional peace"

Because IMATIT is snake,on the flag waving ,warmonger's side ,who wants to see blood flow in Iran while he defends the poor defenseless people of
Syria,while they get caught in the cross-fire,by actions created and supported by HIS government!
All the while knowing quote:"By destroying their military and leadership, occupying them for a brief period of time to install a democratic
government, before withdrawing our forces,...we have seen, time and again, the country fall into the hands of terrorist groups, anarchy, or even more
vile dictators.
In the end, what evolves is a country that is even less stabilized and conducive to world or regional peace"

Can't say i didn't read TIT

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Name calling? How childish. Looks like I got under your skin with my last point.
Obviously, you've run out of semi-intelligent rebuttals.
I'm sorry but it's hard to take you seriously when you resort to childish name-calling. Sad, really.

not even close
I'm not going to lie,knowing that people like you exist does pis*** me off ,but i will admit even though i may not agree ,you are entitled to your
opinion,i'm sorry if i hurt your feelings..

not even close
I'm not going to lie,knowing that people like you exist does pis*** me off ,but i will admit even though i may not agree ,you are entitled to your
opinion,i'm sorry if i hurt your feelings

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